Migraine Treatment with Acupuncture

Migraine, which means half headache, is a headache that comes in attacks and is recurrent. It is usually unilateral, but sometimes it can be bilateral. In typical migraine, attacks last 4-72 hours and occur in the form of severe attacks, on average, 1-2 times a month. Especially unilateral headache, throbbing feature, excessive increase in pain with routine activities, and light and sound sensitivity are seen in many cases. It is a throbbing pain that can be moderate or strong and increases in intensity with movement. It may last from a few hours to a few days. Nausea and vomiting may accompany. Sometimes dizziness is also observed.

• What are migraine triggers?

Due to the hormonal changes experienced by women, migraine attacks become easier to occur. Estrogen fluctuations can trigger headaches in many women. Women with a history of migraine may experience headaches before or after menstruation when there is a decrease in estrogen levels. Pregnancy or menopause may cause migraine to occur or may change the course of existing migraine attacks. Hormone medications used by women can also worsen the course of migraine.

Stress at work and home life may be one of the causes of migraine attacks. Insomnia, excessive sleep, and deterioration in sleep quality may cause migraine attacks to become more frequent or occur. Hunger or overeating, some foods and additives in food, alcohol and caffeinated drinks can trigger migraines. Environmental air pressure or pressure changes can trigger migraines. Noise, bright lights, exposure to sunlight, and some intense odors can trigger migraine.

• What is the treatment process?

Patients with migraine Pain threshold level is very low. Acupuncture treatment increases the patient's pain threshold level.

The causes of migraine are eliminated by ensuring the secretion of healing factors present in the body, that is, painkillers and relaxing substances such as endorphins and serotonin. After acupuncture treatment, migraine attacks may become less frequent or migraine may disappear completely.

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